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The One Skill That Predicts Better Mental Health in Children: Emotional Regulation

Featured Parenting, Mental Health / 6 minutes of reading

“Mummy, I’m angry!” These simple words are often the first step in understanding emotional regulation in children. Whether it’s a toddler throwing a tantrum because the television was switched off or a teenager slamming the bedroom door after being corrected, every Nigerian parent has witnessed moments when emotions seem to take over. While many parents

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Raising Boys in 2026: Modeling Integrity, Mental Health, and True Happiness

Featured Parenting / 5 minutes of reading

As intentional parents, we have spent decades rightfully dismantling the societal barriers holding our daughters back, raising them to be fierce, independent, and heard. But in recent years, a quiet, growing tension has emerged in parenting circles, PTA meetings, and online forums: Are our boys being left behind?It is a valid and complex concern. Globally,

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The Bright Side of ADHD: How Adults Can Turn Challenges into Strengths

Featured Posts, Mental Health / 4 minutes of reading

Discussions about adult ADHD tend to focus on the struggles. You hear so much about impulsivity, difficulty staying organised and reduced concentration. But that is not the full picture. There is a bright side to ADHD that deserves just as much attention. Many Adults with ADHD have incredible strengths that fuel creativity, focus and drive.

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Changing the Narrative: Supporting Our Children on World Suicide Prevention Day

Featured Posts / 4 minutes of reading

Every year, September 10th marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), a global initiative launched by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Suicide remains a heartbreaking public health crisis, claiming more than 720,000 lives annually worldwide, and leaving families and communities shattered. This year, the theme continues: “Changing the

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Unraveling the Heartbreaking Link Between Autism and Suicide Ideation

Autism and Special Needs, Featured Parenting, Featured Posts / 6 minutes of reading

Unraveling the heartbreaking link between autism and suicide ideation is essential in being able to support more students on the spectrum. The death of Caitlyn Scott-Lee at Wycombe Abbey School highlights the consequences of mental health struggles among young students. The fixation on her first-ever detention emphasizes how minor incidents can impact vulnerable individuals. It

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Your Child’s Mental Health: 5 Things Parents Should Never Overlook

Featured Posts, Health, Mental Health / 5 minutes of reading

Everyone knows how critical a child’s mental health is to their development. However, many parents do not always know how exactly to pay attention to their children’s mental health. In a recent conversation, Busola Olamuyuwa, a clinical psychologist and Yetty Williams, parenting coach and founder of LagosMums, delved into the importance of each child’s mental

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Back to School: 6 Essential Tips to Prioritize Your Children’s Mental Health

back to school, Mental Health / 3 minutes of reading

6 Essential Tips to Prioritize Your Children’s Mental Health as They Return to School As the back-to-school season approaches, parents find themselves amidst the hustle and bustle of preparing their children for a new academic year. Amidst the excitement of new teachers, friends, and experiences, it’s crucial not to overlook the significance of prioritizing your

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US Surgeon General’s Social Media Guidelines for Parents and Teenagers

Featured Parenting, Technology and Parenting / 4 minutes of reading

The US Surgeon General’s recent guidelines on social media and youth mental health have highlighted the need for parents and teenagers to be aware of the potential risks and benefits of social media use. Read on to see the summary of 10 important guidelines that both parents and teenagers should keep in mind to promote

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How to Decide Quickly When a Child Needs to see a Therapist

Featured Parenting, Featured Posts / 6 minutes of reading

Children can also be taught how to deal with complex emotions in healthy ways; as well as learn how to self-regulate in the process. However, sometimes your child might need a therapist or mental health professional to help with facing challenges. The question becomes how parents can decide quickly when their child needs to see

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